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Snape & Farnham Branch

The Royal British Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community and over 450,000 members continue to ensure that this voice does not go unheard. Although the needs of ex-Service people have changed over the years, we are still there to safeguard their welfare, interests and memory. British service people are in action around the world every day of the year. They know that if they need our support - now or in the future - the Legion is always on active duty for them.

Legion Values

  • Reflection - Through Remembrance of past sacrifice in the cause of freedom
  • Hope - By remembering the past, a younger generation has the chance of a better future
  • Comradeship - Through shared experience and mutual suppor
  • Selflessness - By putting others first
  • Service - To those in need and in support of the whole community

The Snape & Farnham Branch was founded on 12th January 1949, and currently meets in Benhall Club room at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month.

Our President is Major Philip Hope-Cobbold.

Branch Officials

Chairman Frank Beeson
Vice Chairman Hugh Raynor
Treasurer Bryan Duncan
Secretary Robin Hitchcock

We always welcome new members at our meetings and more formal contact with the Branch may be made through the Secretary on

01728689064 or e-mail: hitchcockrobin@lineone.net
Snape war memorial
Snape War Memorial after Remembrance Service on Sunday, 11th November 2007.

The Service was attended by 184 adults and 13 children and the collection for the Poppy Appeal realised a record sum of £591.

Neil Parsons